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Joung Yim

Associate, Los Angeles

310.981.2000
jyim@lcwlegal.com

Joung has an extensive background in litigation in the areas of labor, employment and education law. He represents public employers in harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims in State and Federal courts. In addition, he represents employers in administrative hearings, including disciplinary appeals and grievance arbitrations, as well as day to day advice on employment matters. Joung has also successfully represented clients in arbitrations and in administrative hearings. Joung has extensive deposition and litigation discovery experience.

Before joining LCW, Joung represented school districts in multi-plaintiff actions arising from labor law violations, collective bargaining agreements and wage and hour issues.  He has also represented and advised districts in matters pertaining the education code, government code issues, and charter schools.

Representative Matters

Litigation

  • Alice Robin v. City of Monrovia (2010) - Plaintiff Robin sued the City based on several claims of retaliation for filing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges.  Specifically Plaintiff claimed that a written reprimand, Golden Handshake offer, and ultimate lay-off of her position to half-time constituted retaliation.  The jury disagreed with Plaintiff and ruled in favor of the City.
  • Defense Verdict For School District On Student Discpline (2010) - School district disciplined a student for cheating.  Parents appealed using internal district procedure and lost at each level.  Then parents sought a writ, which the court denied.

Presentations

  • February 23, 2011 | The Great Balancing Act | Association of California Community College Administrators | Long Beach

Education

  • JD, Loyola Marymount University School of Law
  • BA, University of Michigan
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